Drug Bonds in Potter County TX
Drug charges are among the most common arrests in the Texas Panhandle. Here is a plain breakdown of the different charge types and what to expect with bail.
Three Main Drug Charge Types
Most drug arrests in Amarillo involve one of three types of charges:
Possession — Having a controlled substance for personal use. This is the most common drug charge. Charge level and bail depend on the type of drug and the amount found. Simple possession of marijuana or a small amount of a harder drug is the entry point for most drug cases.
Delivery or Distribution — Giving, selling, or transferring drugs to another person. This is charged more seriously than simple possession. You do not have to be caught in the act of a sale. Large amounts of the drug, multiple baggies, scales, large amounts of cash, or text messages about sales can lead to delivery charges even without a direct transaction being witnessed.
Manufacturing or Cultivation — Making or growing controlled substances. A methamphetamine lab, a marijuana grow operation, or the production of any controlled substance falls into this category. Manufacturing charges often carry the most serious penalties.
Drug Charges Near Schools in Amarillo
Amarillo has many schools and parks throughout the city. Any drug offense within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare, or playground is automatically enhanced under Texas law. This is a common enhancement that raises both the charge level and bail amount significantly. Our bondsmen know how to navigate these cases.
Drug Charge Bail Amounts in Amarillo
Bail for drug charges in Potter County grows with the seriousness of the charge:
- Marijuana possession under 2 oz: $500 to $1,500
- State jail felony possession (small amounts of hard drugs): $2,500 to $10,000
- Delivery of a controlled substance (small amounts): $5,000 to $25,000
- Delivery of larger amounts (2nd or 1st degree felony): $25,000 to $100,000+
- Manufacturing (varies widely by drug and scale): $10,000 to $200,000+
- Drug-free zone enhancements increase all of the above
Drug-free zone charges occur when the offense takes place within 1,000 feet of a school, playground, or youth center. This adds an automatic enhancement that increases the charge level and bail amount.